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- | DANAE BROOK. | + | ===== Danae Brook. ===== |
Mike Peryman. | Mike Peryman. | ||
- | After the usual flurry | + | |
- | welcomed by a clear crisp sky and a brilliant moon as only Kanangra can provide. | + | After the usual flurry |
- | Still in the same small hours, we were all rudely and drastically awakened by | + | |
- | our ill chosen leader, David A. Brown, to face the dawning of a brilliant Autumn day, which we knew favoured our trip, the descent of Danae Brook. | + | Still in the same small hours, we were all rudely and drastically awakened by our ill chosen leader, David A. Brown, to face the dawning of a brilliant Autumn day, which we knew favoured our trip, the descent of Danae Brook. |
- | Being all hard working city folk and having such persons as the Dalai Lama and | + | |
- | the Stitts with us, it was to the leader' | + | Being all hard working city folk and having such persons as the Dalai Lama and the Stitts with us, it was to the leader' |
- | The trip was to be in conjunction with a party from the Tech. Bushwalkers and | + | |
- | we proposed to rope dawn Danae BrOok knowing full well that it contained many water- | + | The trip was to be in conjunction with a party from the Tech. Bushwalkers and we proposed to rope dawn Danae Brook knowing full well that it contained many waterfalls |
- | falls of over 100' and a total drop, in a little over a mile, of 1500'. The descent had been done before by parties from the Tech., but this would be the first mixed group and also the largest, | + | |
- | The actual canyon rim was reached at 9.00 and all spread themselves on a huge gendarme in the very centre of the canyon to gaze into the depths, realising that this would be the last sun felt by all on this day. This gendarme is situated at the side of the first (upper) fall of 80' and the view down the canyon walls neatly | + | The actual canyon rim was reached at 9.00 and all spread themselves on a huge gendarme in the very centre of the canyon to gaze into the depths, realising that this would be the last sun felt by all on this day. This gendarme is situated at the side of the first (upper) fall of 80' and the view down the canyon walls neatly frames the sandstone cliffs of Crafts Walls, across the valley. |
- | frames the sandstone cliffs of Crafts Walls, across the valley. | + | |
To descend into the actual creek bed, a concealed stone shute to the right provides an easy path for the most part and finally the last drop necessitated our first use of the rope. At this stage it was found that half of the party, had done little or no rope work before, but needless to say, with the motto of the Tech. ringing in our ears "we pressed on regardless" | To descend into the actual creek bed, a concealed stone shute to the right provides an easy path for the most part and finally the last drop necessitated our first use of the rope. At this stage it was found that half of the party, had done little or no rope work before, but needless to say, with the motto of the Tech. ringing in our ears "we pressed on regardless" | ||
- | We were now imprisoned in our cany6n.; | + | |
- | canyon floor, so that by sidling to our left to skirt a large waterfall of 90' we | + | We were now imprisoned in our canyon, |
- | were forced higher and higher, till a likely ledge with a favourable belay allowed us | + | |
- | to descend again into the creek. Here we used our full length of rope to descend vertically 120' to a spot where, after more sidling along " | + | We now followed the creek itself, as it cut its way through solid rock, down a series of small, very slippery and very awkward drops, for about 100 yards, each drop causing much delay whilst packs were passed ahead, and bodies roped together. All began to feel the chill of the canyon. Fortunately, |
- | We now followed the creek itself, as it cut its way through solid rock, down a series of small, very slippery and very awkward drops, for about 100 yards, each | + | |
- | drop causing much delay whilst packs were passed ahead, and bodies roped together. All began to feel the chill of the canyon. Fortunately, | + | At this stage the programmed leader, trusting fully in the first hand knowledge of his guide, allowed the party to be dragged up yet another series of broken ledges (away from the likely creekbed) to where the next " |
- | ex-bearded scientist, were able to keep completely dry. We had at this stage | + | |
- | progressed about 300-400 yards along the canyon whilst time raced ahead to 3.00 p m. and still we hadn' | + | The hour had by now crept to 5.00, and the leader, somewhat concerned at the time taken for this descent, decided to split his party, those above would return to the creek to seek a campsite and packs would be lowered to the intrepid three below. Trying to out shout the roar of the waterfall and indicate the decision of the leader whilst lowering packs took up the rest of the daylight. From below came up the call "more rope" - one rope was untied, the packs lowered further. "More rope" again. In all 200' was required to lower the packs to the foot of the fall. The " |
- | At this stage the programmed leader, trusting fully in the first hand knowledge of his guide, allowed the party to be dragged up yet another series of broken ledges (away from the likely creekbed) to where the next " | + | |
- | 6. | + | Hauling up the ropes the main party prepared to retreat to the creek... "and all I ask is a quiet rest when the long day is over". The campsite chosen on was a delight to our sore, tired, |
- | be. The guide, remembering this part well, said "just around the corner" | + | |
- | a good grassy ledge. The second and third were also sent down in this fasion. At | + | But were there any complaints? Not one whimper was to be heard, well maybe one, or two or.... or.... |
- | this stage, a large rock was dislodged | + | |
- | could be seen transfixed to their ledge. Phew! it missed them. | + | The wood was easily and quickly gathered, as there were only half a dozen watersoaked, |
- | The hour had by now crept to 5.00, and the leader, somewhat concerned at the time taken for this descent, decided to split his party, those above would return to the creek to seek a campsite and packs would be lowered to the intrepid three below. Trying to out shout the roar of the waterfall and indicate the decision of the leader whilst lowering packs took up the rest of the daylight. From below came up the call "more rope" - one rope was untied, the packs lowered further. "re rope" again. In all 200' was required to lower the packs to the foot of the fall. The " | + | |
- | Hauling up the ropes the main party prepared to retreat to the creek... "and all I ask is a quiet rest when the long day is over". The campsite chosen on was a delight to our sore, tired, | + | Considering the circumstances our meal was an excellent |
- | But were there any complaints? Not one whimper was to be heard, well maybe one, or two or....or.... | + | |
- | The wood was easily and quickly gathered, as there were only half a dozen | + | |
- | watersoaked, | + | |
- | smoke was rubbed on our heat devouring billies, whilst our only wet companion held his wet clothes over our vet wood fire to dry out. The 'resulting drips into our billies were " | + | |
- | It makes me mad", were repeated over and over. | + | |
- | Considering the circumstances our meal was an excenent | + | |
- | if No.7 in the row should | + | |
About 9.00 a full moon peered over the edge of the canyon rim and bathed us with its reflected glory, and moonbeams cascaded from the four walls and for some hours its glow added " | About 9.00 a full moon peered over the edge of the canyon rim and bathed us with its reflected glory, and moonbeams cascaded from the four walls and for some hours its glow added " | ||
- | Dawn came with mixed feelings; leader, where to get down quickest; | + | |
- | 7. | + | Dawn came with mixed feelings; leader, where to get down quickest; |
- | After much procrastination and other time-thieving delays, " | + | |
- | At the end of this huge talus a series of small falls brought us back to our rope tricks again. And again the leader trusted | + | After much procrastination and other time-thieving delays, " |
- | Finally the last of the rope was to be seen by 1.30 p m. and all charged downstream to Kanangra Creek to food, sunlight and brief but well earned respite. Danae Brook changed in appearance drastically now, as it wound its way through a rain growth of gympies, cedars, tree ferns and turpentines | + | |
- | FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORT PROBLEMS | + | At the end of this huge talus a series of small falls brought us back to our rope tricks again. And again the leader trusted |
- | CONTACT | + | |
- | HATSWELL' | + | Finally the last of the rope was to be seen by 1.30 p.m. and all charged downstream to Kanangra Creek to food, sunlight and brief but well earned respite. Danae Brook changed in appearance drastically now, as it wound its way through a rain growth of gympies, cedars, tree ferns and turpentines which towered over us. |
- | RING, WRITE, MIRE or CALL | + | |
- | ANY HOUR - DAY OR NIGHT | + | Side streams now came in from the huge walls of Thurat Spires, and from the hidden glens of the Pooken Hole to our left, until finally the casuarinas of Kanangra Creek were reached at 2.30 and a well earned lunch was devoured. |
- | BOOKING | + | |
- | 1 from Gardner e Inn Hotel, | + | However, realising that our cars were waiting at the top of the walls and that our climb up was equal to our descent of the previous day and a half, we were forced to leave the creek for the sally gum of the sandstone ridges of this side of Kanapgra Deep. We all groaned and huffed our way to meet at Smith' |
- | (LOOK FOR THF NEON SIGN) | + | |
- | ' | + | It has been stated that no mountain is climbed until it has been slept in, I think this saying could fit our descent of Danae Brook. We had really done it. |
- | SPEEDY 5 or 8 PASSENGER CARS AVAILABLE | + | |
- | 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) 1 | + | |
- | 3/- " | + | |
- | 20/- | + | |
- | 10/- | + | |
- | , LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES CATERED FOR | + | |
- | FARES: KANANGRA. WALLS PERRY' | + | |
- | 11 II ii 11 | + | |
- | If IT IT /1 | + | |
- | Till IT IT II | + | |
- | aiNa | + | |
- | WE WILL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE TRIPS OR SPECIAL PARTIES ON APPLICATION. | + | |
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- | Side streams now came in from the huge walls ef Thurat Spires, and from the hidden glens of the Pooken Hole to our left, until finally the casuarinas of Kanangra Creek were reached at 230 and a well earned lunch was devoured. | + | |
- | However, realising that our cars were waiting at the top of the walls and that our climb up was equal to our descent of the previous day and a half, we were forced to leave the creek for the sally gum (.1f the sandstone ridges of this side of Kanapgra Deep. We all groaned and huffed our way to meet at Smith' | + | |
- | It has been stated that no mountain is climbed until it has been slept nn, I think this saying could fit our descent of Danae Brook. We had really done it | + | |
All in all a mighty trip and quite an easy day for a lady. | All in all a mighty trip and quite an easy day for a lady. | ||
- | THE LONG WEEKEND. | + | |
- | The President' | + | ---- |
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+ | === Hatswell' | ||
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+ | For all your transport problems contact Hattswell' | ||
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+ | Speedy 5 or 8 passenger cars available. Large or small parties catered for. | ||
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+ | Fares: | ||
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+ | * Kanangra Walls - 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Perry' | ||
+ | * Jenolan State Forest - 20/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Carlon' | ||
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+ | We will be pleased to quote other trips or special parties on application. | ||
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+ | ===== The Long Weekend. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | __The President' | ||
by Black Dog. | by Black Dog. | ||
- | Jack Gentle' | + | |
- | Ever seen 26 bads emerging from their tents at 5.45 a m, on a June morning, | + | Jack Gentle' |
- | black as the Ace of Spades, ice everywhere? - I have | + | |
- | It was good to see the Cosgrove, Leyden, Ardill trio on the track - never a quiet moment - good whipper inners | + | Ever seen 26 bods emerging from their tents at 5.45 a.m, on a June morning, black as the Ace of Spades, ice everywhere? - I have! |
- | Kodachrome | + | |
- | It was felt that the Railway' | + | It was good to see the Cosgrove, Leyden, Ardill trio on the track - never a quiet moment - good whipper inners! |
- | Best wishes | + | |
- | Jean Ashdown attained great heights and was not too keen to change | + | Kodachrome |
- | Bad luck to David and Betty Bennett whose car would net go down Nellie 's Glen. | + | |
+ | It was felt that the Railway' | ||
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+ | Best wishes | ||
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+ | Jean Ashdown attained great heights and was not too keen to change | ||
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+ | Bad luck to David and Betty Bennett whose car would not go down Nellie' | ||
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- | Wyanbene | + | __Wyanbene |
- | Dave Brown led 11 starters | + | |
- | . HEALTH FOOD SHOP QA4VEGETARIAN CAF: | + | Dave Brown led 11 starters |
- | BISCUITS ARE LIGHTER | + | |
- | AND LESS BULKY THAN BREAD CHOOSE FROM OUR WIDE RANGE :- | + | ---- |
- | WEEATFLAKES KAVLI RYKING DANO | + | |
- | RYVITA VITAWEAT | + | __N.P.A. at Kanangm.__ |
- | IS HUNTER ST SYDNEY, 8A/1725. | + | |
- | TEE LONG WEEKEND. | + | |
- | N.P.A. at Kanangm. | + | |
Len Fall. | Len Fall. | ||
- | Twelve adults and two children were at Kanangra Walls for the ovting | + | |
- | We were welcomed at the Boyd River by the first snow fall the season, but the weather cleared | + | Twelve adults and two children were at Kanangra Walls for the outing |
- | Sunday was spent roaming over the t(-)ps | + | |
- | 6 | + | We were welcomed at the Boyd River by the first snow fall the season, but the weather cleared |
- | Davies | + | |
- | Jack Perry had a party of three. Somehow, they managed to visit the tops of Danae Brook and Thurat Rift bef)re | + | Sunday was spent roaming over the tops and those who had not visited the area previously were suitably imnressed by the grandeur |
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+ | __Davies | ||
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+ | Jack Perry had a party of three. Somehow, they managed to visit the tops of Danae Brook and Thurat Rift before | ||
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+ | ===== Respectfully Yours. ===== | ||
K. A. | K. A. | ||
- | Dear Mr. Editor, you did request a report on a walk, didn't you? And, dear Mr. Editor, you know damn well I only go walkabout every now and then. Do I participate in perilOus | + | |
- | Leader Frank Leyden could almost be labelled as an ancient walker and more | + | Dear Mr. Editor, you did request a report on a walk, didn't you? And, dear Mr. Editor, you know damn well I only go walkabout every now and then. Do I participate in perilous |
- | because of friendship than anything else I find myself being entrained on the 5.45 P.m. on Friday night bound for Kiama. What with being issued with the wrong ticket and several dashes around the Assembly Platform to rectify same I finally climb aboard and justly claim to be the last and most breathless traveller on the train. At Hurstville this claim is challenged by Col Ferguson, whose time allowance of 13 minutes to get from Electric to Steam Platform is thrown somewhat askew on account of his connecting train being eleven minutes late into Central. | + | |
- | Eight bushies fit nicely into two taxis and we camp near the headwaters of Brogher' | + | Leader Frank Leyden could almost be labelled as an ancient walker and more because of friendship than anything else I find myself being entrained on the 5.45 p.m. on Friday night bound for Kiama. What with being issued with the wrong ticket and several dashes around the Assembly Platform to rectify same I finally climb aboard and justly claim to be the last and most breathless traveller on the train. At Hurstville this claim is challenged by Col Ferguson, whose time allowance of 13 minutes to get from Electric to Steam Platform is thrown somewhat askew on account of his connecting train being eleven minutes late into Central. |
- | At the first opportunity Frank lost the track - a familiar turn of his. "Was there last time", " | + | |
- | and so. there was, and both specimens passed by the egg board as fresh and fit for a human consumption. You wouldn' | + | Eight bushies fit nicely into two taxis and we camp near the headwaters of Brogher' |
- | E1entually we hit semi-open country and peer expectantly down to Brngher's Creek and from a point further South we had a look into the luverley Kangaroo Valley. We had lunch before descending into the valley of Br-)gher's Creek. I presume four eggs were eaten as a lunch but I'm not sure. The climb down the chimney was interesting and unexciting except to the leader who kept imploring the tailenders not to kick rocks down on top of him. I keep thinking to myself "Why not", but I suppose the thought is a little uncharitable. | + | |
- | Later on we made a final descent to Brogher' | + | At the first opportunity Frank lost the track - a familiar turn of his. "Was there last time", " |
- | happy to know I got scratched to the bone on another of Leyden' | + | |
- | my dinner knife cutting lawyer vine, lantana and sundry vines to such a degree I couldn' | + | E1entually we hit semi-open country and peer expectantly down to Brogher's Creek and from a point further South we had a look into the luverley Kangaroo Valley. We had lunch before descending into the valley of Brogher's Creek. I presume four eggs were eaten as a lunch but I'm not sure. The climb down the chimney was interesting and unexciting except to the leader who kept imploring the tailenders not to kick rocks down on top of him. I keep thinking to myself "Why not", but I suppose the thought is a little uncharitable. |
- | From Brogher' | + | |
- | CONSERVILT ION REPORT. | + | Later on we made a final descent to Brogher' |
- | CONFERENCE OF CONSERTgION BODIES: Mr. Strom advises that a conference will be held | + | |
- | on Saturday 8th August. The agenda Committee meets on June 12th and notification is requested of any res-autions | + | From Brogher' |
- | PROPOSED ROCK CARVINGS AT GOVETT'S LEAP: Attention is drawn to the press report on this subject. (See notice | + | |
- | GREATER BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK: When opening | + | ---- |
- | Cliff Drive at Megalong | + | |
- | SPREAD OF GARBAGE IN THE "CASTLE" | + | ===== Conservation Report. ===== |
- | 111111 | + | |
- | LETTER. TO THE EDITOR. | + | === Conference of conservation bodies: === |
- | Dear Mr. Edit-' | + | |
- | In your last isaue Allen Strom asks "How many of your readers, dear Sir, prefer | + | Mr. Strom advises that a conference will be held on Saturday 8th August. The agenda Committee meets on June 12th and notification is requested of any resolutions |
- | to fiddle with the enjoyment of the bushlands | + | |
- | The answer can be found by counting the non-fiddlers and subtracting them from the total. | + | === Proposed rock carvings at Govett's Leap: === |
- | The number of readers taking an active interest would be 10, or less. The circulation of the magazine is about 180. The number of fiddlers is therefore | + | |
- | 180-10 | + | Attention is drawn to the press report on this subject. (See notice |
- | Yours sincerely, Alex Colley. | + | |
- | 12. | + | === Greater Blue Mountains National Park: === |
- | WALKING GUIDE, | + | |
- | JULY 10-11-12 Katoomba - Nellie' | + | When opening |
- | Note that this trip now starts from Katoomba, not Blackheath as shown on the Walk's Programme. Camp at foot of Nellie' | + | |
- | Leader: Frank Young. Fares 25/-. | + | === Spread of garbage in the "Castle" |
- | JULY 12: Campbelltown - Pheasant Creek - O' | + | |
- | Leader: David Ingram Fares 7/4d. | + | Litter, which can only attributed to walkers because they are the only ones who visit the area, continues to spread in this vicinity. |
- | JULY 17-18-19: Leura - Lockley' | + | |
- | Camp out from Laura on Friday night. Level walking to Lockley' | + | ---- |
- | Medium test walk for prospectives with some experience. | + | |
- | Leader: John Logan Fares 24/-, | + | === Letter to the Editor. === |
- | JULY 18-19: | + | |
- | Glenbrook - Euroka - The Oaks - Erskine Creek - Warragamba Dam inspection - Bus to Penrith. | + | Dear Mr. Editor, |
- | Mostly level track walking. Camp at Euroka on Saturday night. | + | |
- | Inspect the Dam on Sunday. Leader: Jack Perry Fares 15/- | + | In your last issue Allen Strom asks "How many of your readers, dear Sir, prefer to fiddle with the enjoyment of the bushlands |
- | JULY 19: Cowan - Ellanora Trig - Cliff Trig - Cowan. | + | |
- | Notecha, | + | The answer can be found by counting the non-fiddlers and subtracting them from the total. |
- | Medium ridge walking mostly on tracks. Fine panoramas of the Hawkesbury. | + | |
- | Leader: John Noble Fares 7/-. | + | The number of readers taking an active interest would be 10, or less. The circulation of the magazine is about 180. The number of fiddlers is therefore 180-10 |
- | JULY 24-25-26: Three Peaks Trip for " | + | |
- | Blackheath - Car to Carlons - White Dog - Cloudmaker | + | Yours sincerely, |
- | Start training Girls! Although the programme says 5000' climbing, a conservative eStimate is 11,000 (UP). Then of course there' | + | |
- | - Leader: Heather Joyce Fares 35/-. | + | Alex Colley. |
- | JULY 26: | + | |
- | Glenbrook Euroka - Nepean Lookout - Glenbrook. | + | ---- |
- | Some rock hopping | + | |
- | Leader: Ernie French. Fares 13/- | + | ===== Walking Guide. ===== |
- | (Continued | + | |
- | 13. | + | |July 10-11-12|Katoomba - Nellie' |
- | " | + | |July 12|Campbelltown - Pheasant Creek - O' |
- | "It had been raining heavily with the icy bite that mountain rain has and every bush had deluged | + | |July 17-18-19|Leura - Lockley' |
- | us with more icy gallons. Those jackets of Paddy' | + | |July 18-19|Glenbrook - Euroka - The Oaks - Erskine Creek - Warragamba Dam inspection - Bus to Penrith. Mostly level track walking. Camp at Euroka on Saturday night. Inspect the Dam on Sunday. Leader: Jack Perry. Fares 15/-.| |
- | that had prompted us to include them in our gear. A well thought out garment with a removeable hood and double overlapping front, made from t:mgh PVC cloth, long enough for complete body protection but not too long to interfere with free leg movement. The yellow colour was a bright thought too, especially in the foggy murk outside when it was so easy-to lose sight of the person with you. Just the shot for that | + | |July 19|Cowan - Ellanora Trig - Cliff Trig - Cowan. |
- | Tassie trip next Christmas. At 4.10. 0 a real | + | |July 24-25-26|Three Peaks Trip for " |
- | bargain, really worth much more." | + | |July 26|Glenbrook Euroka - Nepean Lookout - Glenbrook. Some rock hopping |
- | "By the look of things | + | |July 31, August 1-2-3|(Bank Holiday) Katoomba - Nellie' |
+ | |July 31, August 1-2|Ettrema Gorge - Track clearing trip. See page 18 for details. Leader: Colin Putt.| | ||
+ | |August 1-2|St. Anthony' | ||
+ | |August 2|Glenbrcok - Euroka - Fireworks Ridge - Campfire Creek - Glonbrook. Recommended test walk. Easy track to Euroka. Scramble along Campfire Creek. Leader: Jack Gentle. Fares 13/-.| | ||
+ | |August 7-8-9|Katoomba - Korrowall Buttress - Cedar Creek - Katoomba. Camp on Narrow Neck Friday night. Then over Solitary and down The Buttress - steady nerves needed here - rope work possible if wanted. Camp on Cedar Creek. Rockhopping up the Creek on Sunday - waterfalls and cascades. Leader: Jack Perry. Fares 23/-.| | ||
+ | |August 8-9|Colo Vale - Mt. Flora - Nattai River - Starlight' | ||
+ | |August 9|Lilyvale - Era - Burning Palms - Otford. Pleasant walk, coastal views. Lunch at Burning Palms. Tea in the Bush! Leader: Irene Pridham. Fares 7/6d.| | ||
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+ | ===== Paddy Made. ===== | ||
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+ | "It had been raining heavily with the icy bite that mountain rain has and every bush had deluged us with more icy gallons. Those jackets of Paddy' | ||
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+ | "By the look of things | ||
Gear for all weathers at Paddy' | Gear for all weathers at Paddy' | ||
- | Norwegian heavy woollen jumpers at | + | |
- | . very good prices. | + | Norwegian heavy woollen jumpers at very good prices. |
- | E5.11. 0 to a. 6. 0. | + | |
A really rugged garnent for winter walkers. | A really rugged garnent for winter walkers. | ||
- | PADDY PAWN rz | + | |
- | Lightweight Camp Gear | + | paddy Pallin. |
- | 201 CASTLE REAGH St SYDNEY | + | |
- | 13M2685 | + | 201 Castlereagh |
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14. | 14. | ||
NEWS FROM LYN BABER. | NEWS FROM LYN BABER. | ||
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As the helicopter ascends Brian fingers the notes. "This green stuff sure feels better than gum leaves" | As the helicopter ascends Brian fingers the notes. "This green stuff sure feels better than gum leaves" | ||
On the way home Smiggins envisages the headlines " | On the way home Smiggins envisages the headlines " | ||
- | JULY 31, AUGURT 1-2-3 | + | |
- | JULY 31- AUGUST 1-2 | + | |
- | AUGUST 1-2 | + | |
- | WALKING GUIDE CONCINUED) | + | |
- | (Bank Holiday) Katoonba - Nellie' | + | |
- | No river crossings. No wet feet: Friday night camp at foot of the Glen. Easy walk to The Glen Allan base camp via Carlon' | + | |
- | 1-)r so e ctives and New Members. Views of the Gang erang , Kanangr a ,Su;? | + | |
- | Leader: Brian Harvey Fares 23/- | + | |
- | Ettrema Gorge - Track clearing trip. See page 18 for details,: Leader: Colin Putt | + | |
- | St. Anthony' | + | |
- | A fairly rugged trip. 2,000' drop to Yeola - pleasant camping in valley. Climb to the Barren Ground area on Sunday. Coastal panoramas. | + | |
- | Leader:. George Gray | + | |
- | 22. | + | |
- | AUGUST 2 | + | |
- | AUGUST 7-8-7 | + | |
- | AUGOST 8-9 | + | |
- | AUGUST 9 | + | |
- | WALKING GETEJLEITNTEE | + | |
- | Glenbrcok - Euroka - Fireworks Ridge - Campfire Creek - Glonbrook Recommended test walk. Easy track to Euroka. Scramble along Campfire Creek. | + | |
- | Leader: Jack Gentle Fares 13/-. | + | |
- | Katoomba Korrowall Buttress - Cedar Creek - Katoomba. | + | |
- | Camp on Narrow Neck Friday night. Then over Solitary and down The Buttress - steady nerves needed here - rope work possible if wanted. Can on Cedar Creek. Rockhopping up the Creek on Sunday - waterfalls and cascades. | + | |
- | Leader: Jack Perry Fares 23/-. | + | |
- | Colo Vale - Mt. Flora - Nattai River - Starlight' | + | |
- | Leader: Jim Brown Fares 24/- | + | |
- | Lilyvale - Era - Burning Palms - Otford. | + | |
- | Pleasant walk, coastal views. Lunch at-Burning Palms. Tea in the Bush: | + | |
- | Leader: Irene Pridham Fares 7/6d. | + | |
THE SKI JUMPER (A TRUE TALE) | THE SKI JUMPER (A TRUE TALE) | ||
by Chintz Ribs. A monetary interlude: | by Chintz Ribs. A monetary interlude: |
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